To read a Shannon Hale book is to cherish its pages and want to pass it on to a friend, performing a literary introduction between kindred spirits. Drawing from the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, she paints such detailed, loving pictures of her characters that readers close the final pages of her books and feel bereft, longing for more. Princess Academy, to the delight of her many readers.Īlthough Hale’s books have more to do with magic and romance than the edgy, realistic fiction often popular today, she has a sure hand when balancing fairy tales and realism and handling the all-too human cruelty that often lurks just beneath the surface. Her deft handling of a reluctant princess resulted in a Newbery Honor Book citation for This author envisioned the uniquely magical world of Bayern in It may be the twenty-first century, but in the evocative literary landscape created by author Shannon Hale, the world is populated by a kindhearted princess who can communicate with animals, a forest maiden who knows the language of fire, and an unassuming spy who helps keep the peace between two kingdoms. The creator of kindhearted princesses and magical worlds talks about the inspirations and challenges in her writing. Young Upper elementary school through high school ALA Upcoming Annual Conferences & LibLearnXīy Barbara A.Related Groups, Organizations, Affiliates & Chapters.Dealing with censorship challenges at your library or need to get prepared for them? Visit our Fight Censorship page for easy-to-access resources.

Book of a thousand days by shannon hale